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DY12 KKX

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,336 mi
Last recorded152,336 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 KKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 152,336 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 130,959 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 118,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 102,451 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 86,018 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 75,678 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 75,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 65,838 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 55,295 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 55,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 50,555 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 45,722 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 40,449 miles

front wiper blades smear slightly

rear wiper blade split

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DY12 KKX is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 67,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY12 KKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DY12 KKX registered?

DY12 KKX is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is DY12 KKX safe to buy?

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